Bitumen Roof Insulation

Rigid roof insulation board.

Bitumen roof insulation.

Closed cell polyisocyanurate foam core. Firestone hailgard composite insulation is suitable for epdm tpo modified bitumen and metal roofing systems and specifically designed to protect against accidental punctures and hail. In combination with bitumen it is used for flat roofs. Aluminum foil is used as a vapor barrier for building insulation.

Mineral wool is also often used as a cover board in asphaltic roof systems because of its fire resistance and dimensional stability. Before you begin measure and make a drawing of your roof and consult with a dealer. Laying of bitumen membranes on a flat roof. Modified bitumen is compatible with petroleum and so it is possible that it could be installed overtop of an existing tar roof unlike rubber flat roofing which would be eaten away modified bitumen roofing is also very rugged and can sustain a fair amount of foot traffic.

Bitumen roofs are one of the longer lasting types of flat roofing materials easily lasting 20 years or more. This combination offers the typical advantages of multilayer composites in which the properties of the individual components complement each other. Mineral wool insulation can withstand the high temperatures of both hot bitumen application and heat welders making it ideal in some situations. When it comes to estimating the weight of an existing roof field verification of the in place construction is necessary.

Expect to spend one or two days working with a helper to lay insulation and modified bitumen roofing for a 500 square foot roof. Start to finish 2 days.